In addition to other scholarships, these scholarships are available specifically for Native American students.  Students should be encouraged to apply to ALL sources of financial aid for which they are eligible.  Other scholarships may be available once students are enrolled in a college, students should contact their college's financial aid counselor or check with the American Indian Graduate Center (www.aigcs.org).

• Enrolled tribal member or descendant (any degree as long as you can show lineage through birth certificates and enrolled member's tribal ID number)
• Must be enrolled full-time into a eligible Tribal College
• Other criteria based on specific scholarships

http://www.collegefund.org/students_and_alumni/content/tribal_college_special_scholarships

• Enrolled tribal member or descendant (any degree as long as you can show lineage through birth certificates and enrolled member's tribal ID#)
• Other criteria based on specific scholarships

Due May 31 2011

• Native American or Alaskan native descent (must provide documentation of enrollment of student OR parent)
• Accepted as a full-time students into a 2 or 4 year college
• 2.0 GPA or higher
• ACT of 14 or higher preferred

Up to $2000 for Freshman Scholarship

American Indian Education Foundation 2230 Eglin Street, Rapid City, SD 57703
(866) 866-8642
http://www.nrcprograms.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_scholarshipapplication
Applications available January 4
Due April 4
 

-Finalist Scholarships

• Enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe
• Will attend a 4 year college
• Demonstrates interest/involvement in Native American activities or affairs
• GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale at end of 1st semester of senior year
• Leadership
• In addition to the funding, scholarship recipients are eligible for summer internships with Accenture, as first-year graduate students or junior-year undergraduate students.

Finalist Scholarships- Two scholarships @ $2000/year for four years
American Indian Graduate Center 4220 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 1B Albuqueque, NM 87109
(505) 881-4584 (800) 628-1920 
http://www.aigcs.org/02scholarships/accenture/accenture.htm
Applications available at end of January
Due June 1st 2011

American Physical Society Minority Scholarship

Contact: One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3844, 301-209-3232, Fax: 209-0865

http://www.aps.org/

Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Award: $2,000 Deadline: February 14

• Enrolled tribal member of 1/4 or more
• Member or AISES (dues =$25 for high  school student) 
• Pursuing a major in science, engineering,medicine, natural resources or math
• 2.7 GPA

$1000 one time award
Tina Peno PO BOX 9828 Albuquerque, NM
(505) 765-1052 ext .105
http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships
*Must upload resume
Applications available in Feb.
Due June 15, 2011

$2500/year for four years
Tina Peno PO Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM
(505) 765-1052 ext.105
http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships
*Must upload resume
Applications available in Feb.
Due April 15, 2011

• Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe w/ 1/4 or more blood quantum
• Merit and need based
• Will enroll ful time in a 2yr or 4yr (NOT a technical, trade or seminary school)

$1500/must reapply annually
Lisa Wzlic Director of Scholarship Programs Assoc. on Am. Ind. Affairs 966Hungerford Dr. Suite 12B Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 314-7155
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/aaia_scholarships.htm
*Applications available end of February
Due (see application)
 

-MESBEC  Program -Tribal Business Program
-Tribal Business Program

• 1/4 or more American Indian and enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
• Excellent GPA
• High ACT or SAT score
• Work experience
• Leadership experience
• Must enroll as a full-time student intending to complete a B.A degree or higher
• Field of study in math, engineering, science, business, education and computers OR Field of study in business, finance, management, economics, banking, hotel management or related areas who plan to work in economic development for tribes (Tribal Business Program)
• Career goal must be related to the betterment of a tribal community and work toward goal already begun
• Students required to apply to multiple scholarships to be considered

$500-$5000  
Catching the Dream
8200 Mountain Rd. NE Suite 203 Albquerque, NM 87110
(505) 262-2351 ext.116
www.catchingthedream.org
Deadlines:
(March 15 for Summer)
April 15 for Fall
(Sept. 15 for Spring)

Center for Student Opportunity Scholarship

Opportunity Scholars are exemplary 9th-12th grade students generally characterized by the following:

• First-generation college-bound [students whose parents did not go to or graduate from college]; and/or• Limited financial resources [students who seek financial aid and scholarship support for college]; and/or • Underrepresented/minority groups *students who identify as African-American/Black,
American Indian/Alaska native, Hispanic/Latino/a, Asian/Indian Subcontinent/Pacific Islander, and/or rural] • Students taking a college preparatory curriculum at their high school • Students demonstrate high engagement in extracurricular and leadership programs.  Opportunity Scholars are not defined by minimum academic qualifications, as CSO college partners reflect a spectrum of selectivity to accommodate a diverse pool of student achievement and needs.

A complete list of CSO partner colleges can be viewed here.

http://www.csopportunity.org/ss/oppscholars.aspx

• Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
• Financial need
• 2.75 GPA or higher

$1000 one time award
Request application and send self-addressed stamped envelope to:
National Society of Daughters of the Revolution
1776 D St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
(202) 628-1776
Due April 1 for Fall

Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship

Contact: Jo-ann Booze, jbooze@press.com , National Press Club, Attn: General Manager Office, 529 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20045, 202-662-7500,

Eligibility: Open to minority high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan to pursue a career in journalism.  Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalism through work in high school and/or other media, submit a one-page essay on why they want to pursue a career in journalism and have at least a 2.75 GPA in high school.

http://www.press.org

Award: $5,000 Deadline: March 1

Ethnic Minority Bachelor’s Scholarships

Contact: Bonnie Revo, brevo@ons.org Oncology Nursing Foundation, 501 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, 412-921-7373, Fax: 412-921-6565

Eligibility: The candidate must be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing. The applicant must also be enrolled in an undergraduate nursing degree program at an National League of Nursing (NLN)-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing), have a current license to practice as a registered nurse, and be of an ethnic minority group. Past recipients of a bachelor’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation are not eligible for an award.

Award: $2,000 Deadline: February 1

http://www.nursingawards.org

Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program

Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars, P.O. Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044, 877- 690-4677,

Eligibility: Applicants must be a low-income minority student either graduating from high school or a college student continuing college courses. Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrate community involvement. Although there are, no restrictions on major, nominators are asked to consider academic performance in math and sciences.

Award: Program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient’s financial aid package.

Deadline: January 12

http://www.gmsp.org/

contactus@gmsp.org

• Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
• Preparatory scholarship can be 1st or 2nd degree descendant of a tribal member (see application)
• 2.0 GPA or higher
• Pursuing a degree in a health related profession OR a junior or senior in college planning to get a masters in social work or physical therapy
• Service obligation upon completion

Tuition and monthly stipend
MN Regional IHS coord:
Tony Buckanaga
522 Minnesota Ave. Rm.209 Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-0486  
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/index.cfm
Applications available Jan.4
Due March 28, 2011
 

• Saint Paul Public Schools' graduating senior
• A completed Indian Student Verification (506) form
• 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher
• Will enroll fulltime in a 2 or 4 yr college
• Must be a positive role model for peers and community $500 one time award
• Eligible seniors will be notified by the Saint Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program

Saint Paul Public SchoolsIndian Education Program
1028 Van Slyke St. Paul, MN 55103
(651) 293-5191
Applications mailed February to eligible seniors
Due May 3 by 3:00 pm
Winner announced May 20th at Senior Recognition Event

• MN resident
• 1/4 or more American Indian -can be from multiple tribes (documentation needed such as CIB letter from each tribe of descent)
• Eligible for a Pell Grant or MN State Grant
• Accepted into approved MN post secondary school

Based on need; maximum of $4000 undergraduate ($6000 for graduate school) MN Higher Education Office
Attn: Megan Fitz-Gibbon
1450 Energy Park Dr. Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108
http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=149
(651) 642-0567
(800) 657-3866
Applications available in Feb.
Priority deadline July 1, 2011

 

-Maureen and Howard Blitman Scholarship to promote diversity in engineering

• Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe (or Hispanic or African American)
• Accepted into an ABET (accredited board of engineering and technology program at a 4 year college)
• GPA and ACT scores will be considered in selection

$5000
NSPE Education Foundation Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering
1420 King Street, Alexandria,VA
http://www.nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/blitman.html
Due March 1, 2011

 

Applications available in Aug.
Due March 11, 2011

 

• Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe
• Intend to pursue career in journalism (radio, television or newspaper)
• Member of NAJA (membershipdues=$10 for high school students/ $20 for college students)

$500-$5,000/year
NAJA Scholarships
c/o OU Gaylord School of Journalism
395 West Lindsey St., Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-9008
www.naja.com
Application available in Jan.
Due (see application)

*Students who receive this scholarship AND attend the University of Washington in Seattle or Salish Kootenai College in Montana will receive additional scholarships and tuition waivers.

• Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe or Native Alaskan Corporation
• Intending to pursue a degree in Natural Resources
• Academic merit
• Financial need

$2,000
Intertribal Timber Council
1112 N. 21st Ave. Suite 4, Portland, OR 97232-2114
(503) 282-4296
No application form-you must submit: letter of application, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts and proof of tribal enrollment.
www.itcnet.org
Due Jan. 29

 

-American Indian Scholarship

• Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe OR a lineal descendent
• MN resident
• Application on file with MN Indian Scholarship Program

*students can apply for either the American Indian Scholarship OREndowment Health Initiative, but not both
up to $1000 non-renewable
Two Feathers Endowment St. Paul Foundation
55 E. 5thStreet, No. 600, St. Paul, MN
(651) 224-5463
(800) 875-6167
www.saintpaulfoundation.org
TBA

 

-Endowment Health Initiatives

• Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe OR a lineal descendent
• MN resident
• Application on file with MN Indian ScholarshipProgram
• Pursuing a health-related field of study

*students can apply foreither the American Indian Scholarship OR Endowment Health Initiative,but not both

Up to $5000
Two Feathers EndowmentSt. Paul Foundation
55 E. 5thStreet, No. 600, St. Paul, MN
(651)224-5463
(800) 875-6167
www.saintpaulfoundation.org
TBA

 

(not all tribes are listed; these aretribes common for our student population)Canadian First NationsStudents enrolled in a First Nation in Canada must contact their tribaloffice.  For contact information go to:  http://www.johnco.com/firstnation/

• Enrolled in Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe
• Accepted into MN or out-of-state post secondary school

Based on need; maximum of $5000 Bois Forte Scholarship Program, Nett Lake, MN (218) 757-3261(800) 221-8129 www.boisforte.com/divisions/education.htm Due July 1 for Fall

• Enrolled in Grand Portage 

Based on need Grand Portage Scholarship Program Grand Portage, MN (218) 475-0123 or 0121
 

• Enrolled in Fond du Lac

Based on need Fond du Lac Tribal Center Fon du Lac, MN (218) 879-4593ext. 2633 www.fdlrez.com

• Enrolled in Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Based on need Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Cass Lake, MN (800) 442-4754 Minneapolis Office: (612) 729-0554 www.llojibwe.com

• Enrolled in Lower Sioux

Based on need Lower Sioux Community Morton, MN (507) 697-6185

• Enrolled in Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe OR biological or adopted child ofan enrolled member

Based on need; maximum of $9000 and reimbursement for books up to $375 per sem.w/recipts Mille Lacs Band Higher Education Office Onamia, MN www.millelacsojibwe.org/Page_Scholarships.aspx
(866) 916-5282
Deadlines:
(May 1 for Summer) 
Aug. 1 for Fall
(Dec. 1 for Winter/Spring)
*educational enrichment awards for high school students are also available which cancover costs like drivers education, school activity fees, educational fieldtrips, camps, etc. 

• Enrolled in Prairie Island

Based on need Prairie Island Indian Community Welch, MN (651) 385-2554 (800) 554-5473

• Enrolled in Red Lake Band of Ojibwe

Based on need Post Secondary Vocational Education PO Box 90, Redby, MN (218) 679-3350

• Enrolled in Shakopee Sioux

Based on need Shakopee Sioux Community Prior Lake, MN (952) 445-8900

• Enrolled in Upper Sioux

Based on need Upper Sioux Community Granite Falls, MN (320) 564-2360

• Enrolled in White Earth Band of Ojibwe

Based on need White Earth Tribal Council White Earth, MN (218) 983-3285 (800) 950-3248 Priority Deadline May 31

• Enrolled in the Omaha Tribe

Based on need Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Higher Education Dept.Macy, NE(402) 837-5357 Due July 1

• Enrolled in the Ponca Tribe

Based on need Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Norfolk, NE (402) 371-8834 DueJuly 15 *Senior Incentive also available to assist students in graduation costs.**Attendance Incentives available for high school studentsAttendance Incentive deadline July 30

• Enrolled in the Winnebago Tribe

Based on need Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska PO Box 687 Winnebago, NE (402) 878-3202 Due April 15

• Enrolled in Three Affiliated Tribes

Based on needThree Affiliated Tribes New Town, ND (888) 234-2384Deadlines:(Oct. 15 for Spring) March 15 for Fall

• Enrolled in Standing Rock Lakota Tribe

Based on need Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Higher Education Program PO Box D, Fort Yates, ND (701) 854-7408 Due April 30

• Enrolled in Turtle Mountain Chippewa

*Might not fund out of ND colleges, depends on funding year to year based on need Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Higher Education Program, Belcourt, ND (701) 477-8102

• Enrolled in Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma

Based on need Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma PO Box 948, Tahlequah, OK (918) 453-5000 (800) 256-0671 www.cherokee.org Applications available in January Due June 15

• Enrolled in Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Tribe

Based on need Sisseton/Wahpeton Sioux Tribe Higher Education Grant Program PO Box 689, Sisseton, SD (605) 698-3966 ext 1183